2015 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · VA15 ABF

The June 2025 MOT test at 46,498 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, establishing a stable maintenance trend for this 2015 Fabia. The tester flagged nothing at the preceding June 2024 examination at 45,468 miles, nor at June 2023 (44,175 miles), June 2022 (42,820 miles) or July 2021 (33,904 miles). This unbroken run of clear outcomes shows the prior owner kept the car to standard and no worsening faults emerged across five consecutive annual tests. Mileage data reveals a two-phase usage pattern over the vehicle's eleven years. Between the July 2021 test and June 2022 test the odometer climbed 8,916 miles, indicating a spell of active driving. The following three intervals contracted sharply to 1,355, 1,293 and 1,030 miles respectively. Such diminished annual coverage, barely above 1,000 miles per year, points to long stationary periods recently. The keeper still booked the car for timely tests, reflecting basic regulatory care if not frequent use. No advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or structural corrosion appear in any record, so the documented history carries no mechanical warnings. Dormant storage can still foster hidden degradation. The buyer should physically check that rear calipers are not binding and brake discs are free from rust pitting caused by moisture. Inspect tyre sidewalls for cracking despite adequate tread, as low mileage accelerates rubber ageing rather than abrasion. A ramp inspection must assess underside structural integrity around sill flanges and subframe mounts for corrosion after eleven years. The tester never cited exhaust emissions faults, yet verify the system hangs securely and joints remain sealed. Compression of front coil springs and scrutiny of steering linkages for play will confirm the clean MOT paper trail matches real-world condition. This Fabia's record implies conscientious ownership, but in-person verification remains prudent for a low-use elderly hatchback.